Spring Notes Throwback: Arms Part One

Sean Manaea (LHP/Oakland) -

Physical build; broad shoulders, dense muscular torso; length to frame; long legs and arms; weight distributed well; wider base to hips, lean muscular thighs; toned throughout; moderate remaining physical projection, at physical maturity; sustainable frame through age with mild maintenance through midsection, shows slighter through calves and arms. Above average arm speed; fluidity through arm action, ease through arm acceleration; slightly lower than 3/4 slot; quality extension; controlled leg kick, moderate back half collapse prior to initiating drive, shows strength through drive early through appearances; gloveside remains closed through release, some instances of leaking through offspeed; drive shows more rotational as outings progress, frame not indicative of full present strength; foot strike can stiffen at times, collapses later through drive and becomes more upright as appearances progress; demonstrates quality athleticism and potential for greater strength; slightly oriented towards third base side of rubber, hands set and joined over head from set; looks away from plate, drifts towards first base side, becomes more rotational from stretch frequently; 1.23-1.29 to home; controls baserunners effectively; shows arm action conducive for prolonged command potential through maturity and conducive for further development of offspeed; will become stronger. Fastball 94-97 T98; explosive life and quality late tailing action from left side; arm speed and arm acceleration increase deception and effectiveness of offering; flashes moderate run in lower bands, natural cut in higher reaches of velocity band; able to orient hand and wrist on top of pitch and achieve quality downhill plane; changes batter slightline; present command inhibited through lack of consistency through stride; fastball life generates swing-and-miss potential; disrupts timing through controlled methodical leg kick; pitch possesses command potential and potential for further development at highest level, premium left handed arm strength and life; adds and subtracts to offering, flashes feel for pitch in achieving action; likely to work in lower band in rotation capacity at highest level; potential plus-plus. Slider 84-87; flashes tight spinning dart and sweeping action, inconsistent extension and arm speed replication at present, drive often becomes too rotational on offering; inconsistent spin and rotation achieved to pitch, struggles at present to add and subtract to pitch shape; can sweep through zone, show tight rounder shape, struggles to throw consistently for strikes at present; utility and projection present through projection of fastball command, flashes above average depth and tight spinning action, lacks true tilt though effectiveness assisted through length, slot and delivery; potential to generate weak contact at highest level, cerebral in sequencing off primary pitch, shows confidence in pitch; above average potential. Changeup 83-86; flashes quality fading life and arm speed replication, inconsistent; shows more firm fade and moderate sinking action at times, inconsistent extension and arm speed replication achieved to pitch at present; shows present average depth and action; effectiveness to play significantly higher off potential fastball command; shows ability to sequence; plus potential. Demonstrates requisite pitching acumen and premium fastball alongside an extremely fluid arm highly conducive to actualize, manifest and improve present offerings; premium physicality and potential for greater strength; premium left handed extension and life, will function in rotation capacity at the highest level; realistic mid-rotation arm, ceiling mid-rotation arm (Moderate Risk) 

Dillon Tate (RHP/Texas) -

Sturdy, muscular frame; lean, chiseled through upper half and torso; strong core, muscular arms and broad shoulders; length to arms, larger hands; shows mass through trunk and hips, big butt, more compact through lower half; wider base through hips, some excess through hips at present as well; thick thighs; physical max at present, no remaining physical projection; frame shows moderate maintenance through midsection; quick twitch athletic muscular build; shows present strength and explosiveness; athlete on mound. Explosive, plus arm speed; decelerates arm smoothly, shows fluidity through arm action, 3/4 slot; moderate leg kick, hurried and uncontrolled at times; inconsistency from set; extends gloveside, shows large back half collapse prior to foot strike; shoulders fly open on occasion; predominantly remains compact through delivery, consistently linear towards plate, shows strength and athleticism on mound; third base side of rubber, rocks into motion from set; slighter kick, hurried on occasion from stretch; 1.17-1.24 to home; foot strike slightly inverted; shoulder tilt, former foot strike from stretch; moderate stress through lower half; explosive rotational torque, fast twitch strong core; demonstrates arm action and athleticism enough to manifest command at highest level through development. Fastball 93-95 T96; explosive late life, arm acceleration assists deception of offering; hard late cut action and quality run in lower bands; shows aptitude to add and subtract to pitch when necessary; decent sinking action to pitch at times; shows ability to change batter sightline; present command fringe though will project; pitch achieves quality late action and possesses swing-and-miss potential coupled with command projection, likely velocity band for rotation capacity; plus-plus potential. Slider 84-88; tight spinning action and late depth; mild arm drag at times; flashes quality hard tilt through zone and late dive; shows feel and aptitude for pitch in strike throwing ability at present; inconsistent ability to increase and play with depth, shoulders occasionally fly open on pitch; quality tight rotation, possesses ability to snap spin effectively and consistently; pitch shows potential and projection off potential fastball command; plus potential. Changeup 82-85; shows ability to replicate arm speed and extension to pitch and create quality velocity separation; flashes decent fading action and depth, consistently achieves present action to pitch; more firm sinking action and fade at times; shows flashes of quality depth and projection off fastball command potential; shows present feel for pitch, able to throw for strikes, increase depth out of zone; plus potential. Shows premium athleticism and strength, explosive arm speed and command projection with present feel for stuff and projection; potential to remain in rotation capacity; realistic mid-rotation starter, ceiling mid-rotation starter (High Risk) 

CD Pelham (LHP/Texas) -

Broad shoulders, dense torso; wider base through hips, high butt, dense thighs; length to frame, wiry through arms, large hands; moderate excess through midsection; physical build though moderately soft at present; at physical maturity, no remaining physical projection; high maintenance frame through development. Below average arm speed; shows fluidity, loose arm action, 3/4 slot; crossfire, moderate core strength, foot strike fairly firm, slightly inverted, significant spine tilt; frequently rotational, moderate leg kick; slight back half collapse, predominantly upright through drive; raises glove at set, breaks at belt; third base side of rubber; moderate arm drag for spin; limited athleticism through delivery, moderate strength through lower half and core; minimal quick twitch actions; potential command projection through arm action. Fastball 93-95; inconsistent life from left side; firm, moderate run in lower reaches of band; fledgling ability to add and subtract to pitch dependent on sequence; well below average present command; inconsistent downhill plane, slight sinking action flashes; struggles to consistently show feel to work north-south, pitch shows fairly true with minimal action frequently; arm speed and action to pitch diminishes effectiveness of offering in game, arm action shows potential for greater future command; average potential. Curveball 72-74; slow rolling soft spinning action and depth; struggles to replicate arm speed and extension; shows moderate feel for pitch, able to add and subtract to pitch shape, throw for strikes and increase depth through zone; shows true 12-6 depth; slot elevates frequently for offering; minimal utility at highest level consistently in sequence; organizational pitch. Changeup 84-88; inconsistent arm speed and extension replication; very firm inconsistent sinking action and minimal fade, struggles to consistently achieve action to pitch, poor feel and ability to consistently throw for strikes; fluidity of arm action more conducive for pitch deception and effectiveness to project; below average potential. Lacks requisite athleticism and quality action to possess major league future; lacks innate ability to snap spin and lack of explosiveness and fast twitch athleticism; moderate potential through arm action for greater future command, bullpen future; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm

Yaisel Sierra (RHP/Dodgers) -

High waisted; definition through shoulders: muscular, chiseled torso and upper half, length to strong muscular arms; long legs and length throughout frame, lean muscular thighs; moderate base through hips; at physical maturity, no remaining physical projection; moderate maintenance and risk frame through development. Above average arm speed, mild recoil through deceleration; relative ease to arm acceleration; slightly higher than 3/4 slot, moderate arm drag for spin; stab, large shoulder tilt, slight crossfire; spine tilt, stresses on lower half; late back half collapse, predominantly upright through drive, firm slightly inverted foot strike; looks away from plate, rocks into motion; glove set and break and belt; middle of rubber; linear drive, opens front on occasion; shows strength through drive, controlled leg kick, pause prior to foot strike; moderate athleticism, less strength than frame would indicate; shows quick twitch explosiveness on mound. Fastball with quality life and action; achieves late action to pitch, changes batter slightline; natural late cut action, moderate sinking action and tail in two-seam variation; decent run in lower bands, achieves quality depth to pitch; shoulders frequently leak, overthrows gloveside; utilizes frame and achieves quality downhill plane, inconsistent feel for pitch at present; lacks sufficient pitching aptitude on mound, thrower; fastball shows enough action and with enough athleticism has opportunity to actualize; plus potential. Slider with inconsistent, immature feel; significant arm drag, poor feel for depth and ability to manipulate shape at present; flashes tight spinning action and 11-5 shape; inconsistent ability to throw for strikes; shoulders fly open on pitch; struggles to remain closed; shows potential through tight spinning action and snap; average potential. Changeup with frequent quality fading action; shows ability to replicate arm speed and extension, achieve softer and firmer fading depth to armside, shows above average depth to pitch; potential for weak contact and left-handed swing-and-miss; ability to throw for strikes inconsistent at present, services more as chase pitch with depth through zone at present; flashes enough feel to develop, arm action lacks fluidity though arm speed replication aids pitch deception and moderate quick twitch athleticism provides opportunity for pitch to manifest and develop at the highest level; above average potential. Demonstrates enough explosiveness and arm strength to function in more limited capacity at the highest level; immature pitching acumen and age approaching physical decline with stresses through delivery increase risk of profile; realistic 7th inning bullpen, ceiling swing arm (Moderate Risk)

Cody Ponce (RHP/Brewers) -

Large, physical build; broad shoulders, prominent barrel chest; moderate excess through midsection, slimmer from previous Instructional League; wide base to hips, significant mass through trunk, big butt, compact through lower half; limited length through frame; large legs, thick thighs; at physical maturity and absolute physical max, no remaining physical projection; very high maintenance frame through development. Above average arm speed, compact arm path; shows fluidity through arm action, command potential future; 3/4 slot, more exerted violent arm declaration in higher velocity bands; controlled, powerful leg kick, gradual through drive, slight back half collapse; shoulder tilt, firm foot strike; drive more controlled and athletic from previous Instructional League, greater functional strength, compact delivery with minimal moving parts; remains closed, minimal torque incorporated; slight head whack through extension, arm acceleration mildly exerted. Fastball 90-94 T95; explosive life, premium arm strength; shows pitching acumen and ability to add and subtract to pitch, achieve decent run and depth and lower bands, orients hand and wrist on top of pitch and achieves quality downhill plane; above average command potential; changes batter slightline, achieves natural cut action and late life in higher bands to four-seam; shows ability to work east-west within zone; throw quality strikes; mixes fastball action and velocity, advanced feel and present command for pitch, likely to work in present band in rotation capacity; plus potential. Cut Slider 81-87; manipulates shape and depth to pitch well, advanced feel; shows shorter cut like action in higher velocity band; tight spinning greater above average slider like tilt and vertical depth in lower velocity band; potential for weak contact and swing-and-miss when required; bores in on left handed bats, can throw for strikes and command out of zone; plus potential pitch. Curveball 83-86; inconsistent arm speed replication and extension to pitch, elevates slot slightly, struggles to consistently snap and orient hand and wrist on top of pitch; limited depth and feel, services as something to show ahead in count; firm, flatter depth and unable to consistently throw for strikes; 11-5 shape, can soften frequently; show poor shape executed, elevate above zone; below average potential. Changeup 83-87; shows quality fading action and ability to manipulate depth of offering; shows firmer fading and sinking variations; replicates arm speed and extension, quality deception to pitch; can throw for strikes and increase dimension and depth of pitch armside; potential to further actualize with fluidity of arm action and command potential to fastball; plus potential. Demonstrates advanced pitching acumen and feel with quality strike throwing ability with all pitches, risk through profile in maintenance of frame and possessing requisite mid-rotation athleticism; realistic #4 rotation arm, ceiling mid-rotation arm; high risk 

Branden Kelliher (RHP/Oakland) -

Compact, sturdy build; limited length through frame; some moderate definition through shoulders, body softer with greater excess through midsection from previous Instructional League; significant mass through midsection, trunk; wider base through hips; prominent chest, smaller hands; still yet to reach physical maturity, at absolute physical max; frame has become softer, body already with extreme maintenance and risk. Average arm speed, explosive arm acceleration; more exerted, violence through deceleration; slightly higher than 3/4 slot; stab, large shoulder tilt; lacks fluidity through arm action; very limited athleticism, poor strength through drive, labored quickly through appearances; poor stamina and present athleticism not requisite for rotation capacity; head whack through extension, inconsistent moderate leg kick; unbridled, hurried at times; upright through drive, slight back half collapse; slight spine tilt and slight crossfire; inverted firm foot strike; hands set and break at belt, slightly oriented towards first base side of rubber; lacks physical projection and athleticism potential to function consistently on mound in future; poor body language on mound; possesses makeup, personable and outgoing with teammates and coaching staff. Fastball 92-95; shows decent late life to pitch, immature pitching acumen, well below average present command; mild late cut action in higher bands; inconsistent plane and north-south ability; often unable to facilitate and change batter slightline; inconsistent haphazard ability to achieve mild run through lower band; shoulders often leak, opens entire front half frequently through drive; pitch shows late intensity; lacks potential command projection to actualize entirely; fringe potential. Curveball 80-82; flashes tight spinning above average depth, poor feel and inconsistent rotation, unable to throw for strike or subtract from exaggerated 11-5 depth; services purely as chase pitch at present, unlikely to actualize without requisite fastball command; poor arm speed and extension replication, leaks front half through pitch, more sweeping action as opposed to usual spike action and depth at times; elevates slot to get on top of pitch appropriately; lacks acumen and feel with pitch at present; below average potential. Changeup 84-86; achieves moderate fading action and average depth to pitch at times; very poor arm speed replication and inconsistent extension, shows firm poor sinking action haphazardly; arm action not conducive for pitch consistency; potential limited through lack of fastball command projection; generated some left-handed swings and misses off pitch; most advanced pitch through present arsenal; below average potential. Lacks requisite athleticism with extreme risk attributed to present physicality and build; poor pitching acumen and strike throwing ability with athleticism not enough to compensate arm action, flashes of stuff provide limited ceiling; realistic organizational arm, ceiling emergency arm (Extreme Risk)

Oscar De La Cruz (RHP/Cubs) -

Sturdy build with length through frame; length to torso, moderate definition through broad shoulders; muscular chest; wider base through hips, presently lean and muscular through legs; high waisted, thick through hips and butt; high risk and maintenance frame through maturity, approaching physical maturity with some room through limbs to fill out. Average arm speed; fluidity through arm action, ease through arm acceleration, mild recoil; shows potential for future command and projection on mound; slightly lower than 3/4 slot, arm drags on occasion; crossfire; moderate leg kick, rocks into motion, set and breaks at chest; tells offspeed offerings at present; inconsistent leg kick and lower half strength; foot strike can stiffen; back half collapse and drops as drive initiates, first base side of rubber, rotational drive; becomes more rotational haphazardly; shows quality strength through core and arm; moderate athleticism and high maintenance body as largest risk from rotation future. Fastball with explosive late life and quality extension; achieves late tail, natural cut action to four-seam; able to orient hand and wrist on top of pitches from slot; achieves downhill plane and shows aptitude to work east-west within zone; moderate run in lower band, natural cut action bores on left handed bats; shows ability to add and subtract to pitch at present; works north-south within zone; further future command projection through fluidity of arm action, potential to consistently generate weak contact; plus potential pitch. Slider with tight spinning sweeping action and moderate depth, inconsistent feel at present with mild arm drag; ability to achieve rounder shape and exaggerated sweep across zone; tight rotation and weak contact potential, lacks true tilt and consistent depth, inconsistent extension and arm speed replication to pitch at present, feel immature, struggles to throw for strikes; flashes enough action and show fastball projection enough to actualize effectiveness of pitch as development continues; above average potential. Changeup flashes decent fading action at present; very inconsistent arm speed replication and extension, purposefully alters extension and slows release to achieve greater depth and action to pitch; shows above average swing-and-miss depth with limited deception; flashes sporadically with proper replication and deception, predominantly a former sinking variation with mild fade; shows ability to achieve pitch action and potential for further development of pitch; arm action conducive to have pitch actualize and develop further off fastball command; plus potential. Competitive demeanor, shows present fledgling pitching acumen and strength with fluidity; high maintenance frame and high risk attributed to lack of full season expertise significantly increased risk on profile, coupled with arm injury sustained following the spring; realistic swing arm, ceiling mid rotation arm (Extreme Risk)

Grant Holmes (RHP/Dodgers) -

Average built upper half and torso; limited length through frame; definition to shoulders, strong core, thick through chest; wider base through hips, lean muscular thighs, muscular butt; average built through lower half; weight well distributed; nearly at physical maturity, no remaining physical projection; quality athleticism and fast twitch strength through compact build; moderate risk frame. Plus arm speed; explosive arm acceleration, some violence through deceleration; slightly lower than 3/4 slot; arm action shows future command potential and fluidity; middle of rubber slightly oriented towards first base side; rocks into motion from set, hands break at chest, slight raise to head prior to break; strong, controlled leg kick; slight back half collapse; predominantly upright, remains controlled and strong through drive; athletic, fluid; soft foot strike; possesses premium command potential and athleticism. Fastball with explosive late life, quality extension to pitch, able to subtract and work in lower band; achieves moderate run and depth alongside moderate sinking action; achieves armside bore at times to right handed competition; competitive, aggressive on mound; shows slight natural late cut action in higher bands; quality intensity to pitch, deception aided through paced drive and explosive arm speed; arm action confusing for further future command through development and eventual maturity, still fairly young at present age; plus potential pitch. Curveball with hard, tight spinning depth with shifting 11-5 and 12-6 depth; shows hard spike action and premium rotation; struggles to subtract to pitch dimension at present, can throw for strikes; potential swing-and-miss pitch; can initiate action from release, elevate slot, assist in batter tracking of pitch at present; flashes ability to get on top of pitch and achieve later action sporadically; plus-plus depth with further development potential; potential to play off fastball command future; plus-plus potential. Changeup flashes quality fading action and late depth; slot can drift downwards at times to achieve greater action; flashes arm speed and extension replication, inconsistent at present; consistently achieves above average depth to pitch, will become firm frequently and slow arm; arm action conducive for pitch to further actualize and develop, achieves moderate velocity separation; plus potential. Possesses premium athleticism and explosiveness on mound, competitive demeanor; strong, explosive arm and fluidity through arm action; strength and athleticism alongside command potential for potential mid-rotation capacity; will have to improve pitching acumen; realistic mid-rotation arm, ceiling mid-rotation arm (High Risk)

Dylan Cease (RHP/Cubs) -

Sturdy, muscular built frame; thick, chiseled through chest and shoulders; slighter base to shoulders; tapered through lower half, lean muscular thighs; strong core; average built through upper half, length to lower half; long legs, high waisted, muscular butt; nearing physical maturity, limited physical projection remaining; lower maintenance build through maturity. Plus arm speed, explosive arm acceleration; violence through acceleration and declaration; stresses through arm; 3/4 slot; moderate fluidity through arm action, stiff load and acceleration; limitation on command potential; slight shoulder tilt, moderate hip turn; moderate leg kick, no collapse through back half, upright; firm inconsistent foot strike, frequently opens front half at foot strike and overthrows to gloveside; majority of strength generated through arm speed and arm strength; shows quality athletic build and upper half strength, build conducive for athleticism; moderate command potential. Fastball 97-99 T100; extreme explosive life and quality extension; achieves moderate plane, moderate east-west ability and feel for pitch; intense late life, mild natural cut in lower band; present below average command, loose within zone; slightly greater command potential; pitch shows elite in bursts, likely to sit in lower band in probable rotation capacity; inconsistent north-south ability and adept feel for pitch at present; more present thrower, lessened ability to subtract to pitch and add to pitch at present, work appropriate portions of zone dependent on batter; shows confidence in pitch; plus-plus potential. Curveball 82-85; tight spinning rotation and quality snap, possesses innate ability to snap spin; flashes above average depth; poor present feel, elevates slot and alters extension and arm speed; unable to throw consistently for strikes or subtract from 11-5 dimension at present; present feel for pitch not conducive to function in rotation capacity; must improve pitching acumen to actualize pitch; manifests as above average in bursts; above average potential. Changeup 89-92; firm slight sinking action, poor fade; present state requires significant development to actualize, arm action fluidity shows potential for moderate projection; poor arm speed replication and extension, fails to achieve notable action to pitch at present; presently organizational at best; below average potential. Demeanor and explosiveness more conducive for bullpen capacity, significant development and risk in rotation potential actualizing; stiffness through arm concerning for prolonged work and innings, lacks intrinsic feel on mound at present; moderate command potential to manifest in bullpen; realistic 7th inning bullpen arm, ceiling closer (High Risk) 

Game Summary: Stockton vs. Inland (4/23/16)

Stockton Ports (Oakland A+): 

Daniel Gossett (RHP) -

Average built through upper half; slighter shoulder definition, lean quick twitch, minimal muscle mass, athletic build; narrow and tapered through lower half, minimal mass through legs; wiry limbs; at physical maturity, limited increases to physicality; lower risk and maintenance for frame. Above average arm speed; explosive, exerted through arm acceleration; stiff, deliberate load; lacks fluidity; compact arm path, high 3/4; rocks into motion from set, slightly oriented to first base side of rubber, hands break at chest; hands slightly more away from body for curveball; controlled leg kick, varies pace of kick to aid deception; front oriented towards third base side from stretch, perpendicular to third base basepath; shows varying slighter kick (1.18-1.24) and quick pitch (1.03-1.08) variations, remains able to replicate stride, shows quality strength; athletic, controlled strong drive; shoulder tilt, slight spine tilt, limited torque through delivery; inverted firm foot strike; lacks clean finish through arm deceleration recoil; departed appearance with back stiffness; possesses enough back of rotation athleticism, stresses on shoulder with minimized torque and stiffness increase risk through profile. Fastball 90-93 T94; flashes late life and quality extension to pitch; inconsistent run in lower band, shows firm earlier action frequently, inconsistent achievement of quality running action; shows acumen in ability to work north and alter sightline, good downhill plane; able to work east-west within zone; stiffness to finish alters command frequently; average command potential; pitch shows above average potential. Curveball 79-82; tight spinning above average 12-6; improved extension and consistency from spring training; able to orient hand on top of pitch with compact arm path; shows innate ability to snap quality spin; inconsistencies in subtracting to pitch and throwing for strikes; services as chase offering at present, feel must improve to actualize potential; above average potential. Changeup 82-84; flashes quality fading action and arm speed replication, varying drives aid deception of pitch; inconsistent feel in being able to throw for strikes at present; shows firm at times, overthrown in instances, shoulders can open; above average depth and late action flashes, potential weak contact pitch; above average potential. Cutter 83-87; shows late hard action and more frequently true loose sweeping slider sort of shape; inconsistent feel for pitch at present; flashes average depth; struggles to throw for strikes at present; shoulders leak occasionally on pitch, inconsistent extension and arm speed replication, arm drags and slows; still adapting to achieving feel for pitch; fringe potential. Shows enough athleticism and acumen alongside adequate stuff to function within a back end rotation capacity at the highest level; physicality and stiffness presents significant risk; realistic swing arm, ceiling #4 starter in rotation (High Risk)

Kyle Finnegan (RHP) -

Long limbed; high waisted; moderate base to shoulders, muscular shoulders and chest; thick thighs; wider base through hips; muscular forearms; sturdy build with length; moderate maintenance, at physical maturity, will begin decline within next couple years; shows present strength through upper half; moderate risk. Lacks strength through drive; poor stride replication, firm foot strike, inverted, front collapses on foot strike; frequently falls off backwards towards first base side unintentionally, completely opens front half; shoulder tilt, loads shoulders, spine tilt; over-the-top arm slot, stab, lacks fluidity through arm action, deteriorated as outing progressed; above average arm speed; shows ease to arm acceleration, decelerates cleanly; limited strength and athleticism in ability to replicate stride significantly limits command projection. Fastball 91-93 T95; flashes good extension and late natural tailing life; aided by arm speed and deception of moving parts; flashes cut action to pitch, decent action, inconsistent feel to consistently achieve it; well below average command; shows late life and explosion in higher band, firmer moderate run through lower bands; command projection limited, present thrower; has yet to see command or strength development within professional environment; fringe potential. Curveball 78-82; inconsistent spin and slower rolling rotation at times; flashes average depth sporadically, achieved on greater chase depth to pitch; shows ability to deliberately subtract to pitch and lessen shape, throw for strikes with softer spinning action; some moderate feel for pitch; fringe potential. Changeup 83-85; firm fading action; poor arm speed replication on pitch; flashes softer earlier depth to pitch; shows predominantly with mild firm sinking life; lacks fluidity through arm action conducive for pitch development; below average potential. Presently limited strength and natural athleticism prevent actualization of profile; realistic organizational depth, ceiling emergency bullpen arm (Moderate Risk)

Lou Trivino (RHP) -

Slightly high waisted; thick through trunk and torso, big butt; thick thighs, compact torso; wide base through hips; present excess through midsection and trunk; limited flexibility and athleticism; body presently shows as soft, extreme maintenance to prevent further weight gain; high risk build, reaching physical decline; at physical maturity, no further positive projection. Average arm speed; stab; slight shoulder tilt; stiff arm acceleration, violent recoil to finish; head whack through finish; pitches from stretch, slightly towards third base side of rubber; slight inward kick and large turn; collapses back half, greater incorporation of rotational torque from previous year; firm foot strike, slightly inverted; shoulders fly open sporadically; minimal deception; 3/4 slot; limited strength through drive. Fastball 95-98; hard natural tailing action to pitch, action begins early, poor feel to pitch at present; catches plate frequently, easily able to be tracked; mixes late hard cut action and explosive life to pitch as well, shows good extension and quality late life; below average command at present; stiffness and present strength place limitation on command potential; significant velocity increase from previous year; struggles to work with downhill plane consistently, lacks pitching acumen and feel for pitch at present, limited projection though velocity provides potential in limited capacity; above average potential within bullpen. Cutter 88-90; hard sweeping action to gloveside; arm drags on occasion, fails to generate consistent late action to pitch, very poor immature feel for pitch at present; unable to throw for strikes or subtract to dimension; slight late cut and dive at times; potential for weak contact in situational bullpen capacity; fringe potential. Curveball 78-82; quality tight spinning rotation and plus depth, good spike action and 12-6 shape; struggles to subtract to pitch and throw consistently for strikes, possesses innate ability to snap quality spin; elevates slot, action starts early from release, can be tracked from bats with neurological abilities to do so; depth to pitch provides potential swing-and-miss in situational role, limited projection off fastball command; average potential. Changeup 84-87; firm mild sinking action, poor extension and inconsistent arm speed replication; slows arm for softer fade in lower band; poor depth and action achieved to pitch; arm action not conducive for pitch development; lacks feel for pitch at present, struggles to throw for strikes and command; well below average potential. High maintenance frame and poor aptitude on mound place significant risk on bullpen exclusive profile; limited command and feel, at age nearing beginning of physical decline, potential for situational utility at highest level; realistic emergency bullpen arm, ceiling right handed situational bullpen arm (High Risk)

Rob Huber (RHP) -

Smaller stature, compact build; limited length through limbs; very thick set through trunk, soft through midsection; wide base through hips, large chest with some definition to shoulders; stocky built soft frame without projection, at physical maturity, approaching physical decline; high maintenance build. Below average arm speed, poor arm action, stab; 3/4 slot, elevates for spin; slight shoulder tilt, large head whack through extension; shoulders leak through on spin at times, remained closed through majority of appearance; violence to exerted stiff arm acceleration, violent recoil through finish; moderate leg kick, drifts towards plate at height of kick and shows rotation through drive frequently; limited strength, inverted foot strike; lacks arm action and physical projection to project in anything other than limited bullpen capacity. Fastball 88-92 T93; shows decent life and late tail to pitch, able to work pitch north-south and achieve adequate plane; slight run in lower band, can add to pitch when necessary; flashes decent extension to pitch; well below average command, struggles to consistently throw pitch for strikes, poor athleticism and limited strength place severe limitations on command projection from present state; fringe pitch. Curveball 74-79; elevates arm slot, exaggerated 12-6 shape, average depth, consistent spin achieved to pitch; can throw for strikes with exaggerated two plane dimension, locate arm and glove side within zone; can show ability to increase depth slightly and command out of zone, struggles to subtract to pitch, easily tracked from release; below average potential. Slider 82-85; inconsistent poor feel for newly acquired pitch, flashes tight spinning action and quality tilt sporadically, no semblance of zone with offering at present; arm drags; very poor replication of action, shows softer sweeping shape and mild cutter like action at times; flashes spin enough to potentially develop, limited projection given lack of future fastball command; below average potential. Changeup 83-86; firm mild sinking action to pitch, shows slight fade and depth without arm speed replication, poor feel and deception from altering incumbent exerted delivery, minimal action and utility given profile; organizational pitch. Significant maintenance build and lack of command provide little value and utility through profile; realistic organizational arm, ceiling emergency bullpen arm (High Risk)

Position Notes -

- James Harris shows a compact, present fast twitch build and mass through chest with a thick explosive lower half; wider base to hips presents potential maintenance to frame through continual maturity. Shows explosive straight line footspeed; 4.40, 4.44 turns from right side, 4.32 to first with minimal effort; present 7 runner. Shows average bat speed; slight lift, below average raw, swing not conducive to actualize in game; hands show explosiveness, fairly loose; struggles with late extension through contact, slight coil through hips, balanced slight weight transfer; opens front half, lacks flexibility through hips; cuts inner third; shows ability to track slow tumbling spin and keep hands back, decent approach at plate, lacks two strike approach; inconsistent first step, footspeed plays lesser laterally in field; poor effort on balls and lackadaisical given game situation, frequent poor body language and effort through game. 

-BJ Boyd with large build; squat, stocky with wide base and significant mass through trunk, big butt, barrel chested, definition to shoulders, fast twitch twitch muscular thighs, muscular forearms; extreme maintenance through maturity, present fast twitch athleticism throughout. Hands show explosiveness, slight lift; predominantly linear with minimal loft, below average raw; swing not conducive to actualize in game; slighter downward load, diminished bat wrap; hands drift often; slightly rotational, lacks coil; average bat speed; shows two strike approach, slight outward toe tap transfer; cuts hips through weight transfer, hands start out over plate, exploitable inner third; stiff wrists; inconsistent balance and transfers at plate; struggles tracking spin from release, may have neurological deficiency; poor effort in field, inconsistent first step and finish to routes; inconsistent reads, haphazard routes at times, well below average arm strength; utility likely limited to corner. 

-Mikey White slighter through midsection from previous Instructional League and Spring; definition to shoulders, tapered through lower half, lean muscular build; wider base to hips relative to shoulders; lean thighs; shows quick twitch athleticism, moderate risk through frame and through maturity; loose hands and fairly loose wrists; arm bar; decelerates through contact, average bat speed; slight loft, able to backspin to pull, average raw; inconsistent extension through contact, mild barrel control; slight leg kick and rotational weight transfer; cuts hips and inner third; struggles to track spin, likely possesses neurological deficiency identifying spin from release; sluggish first step at shortstop, average foot speed fails to play laterally, inconsistent routes to balls in field, laterally up middle; soft hands, quick release; above average arm strength, varying tail and arm slot at times; mature pace for present game speed; likely relocates right of diamond through maturity. 

-Sandber Pimentel with a large, physical frame; length to limbs, muscular forearms, large hands; excess through midsection; large, boxy torso, definition through shoulders, big butt, condensed length through legs, thick thighs; weight centered through dense trunk; extreme maintenance build through maturity; below average range, stiff hands and poor acumen at first base; struggles to recognize situation, average arm strength; below average at corner. Strong hands and forearms, hands show fairly loose; large lift through zone; moderate load, slight bat wrap; powerful extension; weak stiff wrists; fringe bat speed, can decelerate through contact; punched hips through transfer, large coil and moderate leg kick, struggles to track spin and keep hands back; moderate athleticism at plate; poor barrel control, cuts inner third, lacks flexibility through hips; 6 raw power in cage; sits fastball

-Joe Bennie with a compact build, limited length; slight through legs, majority of mass centered through torso; mild excess through midsection, muscular forearms, definition through shoulders; wider base to hips; approaching physical decline, body at high maintenance and risk through development. Strong, loose hands; stiff wrists; slight load, hitch, hands drift through load, moderate bat wrap; average bat speed, above average raw; strong forearms; slight leg kick, opens front through transfer, leak frequently; inconsistent balance and athleticism at plate; poor extension, slight coil, lacks flexibility through hips; deliberate, stiff transfers; below average glove at second base, stiff hands, poor game pace at present level; fringe range at position, stiff first step and inconsistent reads; average arm strength; struggles to recognize situation at times i.e. hit and run; organizational sort of profile

-Jose Brizuela with a lean, athletic build; definition through shoulders, tapered through lower half and midsection, high waisted; wider base to hips relative to shoulders; trim midsection, some strength through core, lower maintenance build through maturity; no remaining physical projection; below average bat speed; significant leverage, fringe raw to pull, sits fastball out front; approach shows passive early in at-bats; stiff hands and wrists, slight kick, extreme stride and small coil through coil; easily exploitable at plate; hands lack explosiveness, not a fast twitch swing; moderate athleticism at third base, stiff first step, below average range; hands fairly soft; average arm strength. Organizational depth, lacks talent and sufficient baseball acumen

Inland Empire 66ers (Anaheim A+):

Justin Anderson (RHP) -

Majority of weight centered through trunk and torso; minimal mass to limbs, slighter through legs; modest definition to shoulders and chest, wide base through hips; high butt, average built torso; moderate excess through midsection; lacks prototypical fast twitch athletic build, frame at high maintenance through physical maturity; no remaining physical projection. Compact arm path, arm action shows moderate fluidity; exerted arm acceleration, arm decelerates cleanly, average arm speed, slightly higher than 3/4 arm slot; limited arm strength; shoulders fly open frequently; slightly oriented towards first base side of rubber, slight head whack through extension; moderate leg kick, slight rotation and turn; shows strong drive, athleticism; very firm foot strike, late collapse, slightly inverted; hands set at chest, glove slap prior to loading; slaps at greater height for spin; demonstrates moderate stamina and athleticism through replication of drive; opportunity for command potential. Fastball 90-93 T95; more comfortable in lower band, exerted with effort and intensified head whack for higher band; shows inconsistent extension and varying life; moderate run in lower band, consistent late tail and sinking action, slight natural cut achieved to pitch in higher bands; average command; competitive, attacks zone, mixes action; achieves sporadic late life; able to achieve quality downhill plane, seldom works north; mixes effectively and shows aptitude arm and glove side; athleticism provides potential for average command; average potential. Slider 84-87; varying softer spinning depth, shows sporadic mild late dive; good feel for pitch, maintains arm speed and extension for most part, plays with shape to achieve more vertical depth and sweep; lacks premium rotation and spin to pitch; shows confidence in ability to throw backwards, initiate in sequence, demonstrates pitching acumen and feel with pitch; throws for strikes and can spot backdoor with firm sweep through zone; fringe potential. Changeup 84-88; inconsistent arm speed replication and extension; firm fading action and moderate sinking life; flashes softer fade sporadically; inconsistent feel for pitch, improved as outing progressed; achieves later action and fade at times, moderate deception and potential through fastball command; fringe potential. Possesses arm action and athleticism enough to maximize limited ability on mound; realistic emergency middle/long relief bullpen arm, ceiling middle/long relief bullpen arm (High risk)

Dixon Llorens (RHP) -

Stocky set; wide base through hips, thick through torso, barrel chest; present excess through midsection, compact build; lacks length; big butt, thick thighs; no remaining physical projection, approaching physical decline; extreme risk and maintenance build. Exerted, stiff arm acceleration and load; fringe arm speed; sidearm slot; idiosyncratic hurried high leg kick, rotational drive, slight crossfire; poor athleticism and strength, very firm foot strike, inverted; significant forward spine tilt, shoulders fly open, violence through arm declaration; struggles to replicate, lacks athleticism to function consistently on mound. Fastball 86-88; moderate tailing action, varying feel for pitch; below average command and command potential; varying inconsistent action achieved, initiates tail earlier sporadically, minimal quality late life; ability to get hand and wrist on top of pitch from slot and achieve mild plane, mild cut action ache iced to pitch as well; below average potential. Slider 78-81; slower spinning action, sweeping shape through zone, can play with depth sporadically, round pitch and throw for strikes; delivery inhibits pitch utility to armside; decent feel and confidence in offering, slight poor late dive at times; replicates arm speed and extension to pitch, limited through lack of projected fastball command; organizational pitch. Changeup 82-85; firm action and mild fade with lesser arm speed, poor arm speed replication and extension; alters drive to achieve fading action to armside, poor feel for pitch; struggles to throw for strikes, flashes moderate depth, deceptive delivery assists effectiveness to mild extent; organizational pitch. Present utility equivalent to projected ceiling, provides organizational bullpen depth; realistic organizational depth, ceiling organizational depth

Eduardo Paredes (RHP) -

Stocky frame, minimal length; big butt, thick thighs; wide base through hips; large chest, some definition through shoulders; heavy set through hips, significant excess through torso; poor body projection through continual maturity; extreme risk and maintenance build at younger age. Poor arm action, fringe arm speed; mild recoil at times; decelerates fairly cleanly; 3/4 slot; varying extension; crossfire, firm foot strike, slightly inverted; moderate leg kick, extreme back half collapse in conjunction with extreme extension of front leg outward as drive initiates; moderately rotational; shows deceptive athleticism and strength in consistent replication of drive; poor physical projection inhibits command potential, shows competitiveness on mound and pitching acumen. Fastball 90-94; shows slight three way action, flashes good extension to pitch; mild late tail and sinking action, slight natural cut achieved, softer running action with lesser extension, shows more firm with consistent extension; shows below average command, shoulders leak on foot strike frequently; decent arm and core strength; shows ability to sequence and alter batter sightline, work pitch north; moderate athleticism provides some mild projection; average potential. Slider 81-83; good feel for pitch, shows good aptitude; able to add and subtract to shape, achieve more sweeping action, round and flashes mild tilt to pitch; decent spinning action and snap; can throw for strikes and chase through zone; front and back doors pitch, confidence in pitch in sequence regardless of batter handedness; lacks true tilt, more slurve type of shape and action, slight arm drag at times, replicates arm speed consistently; average potential. Changeup 77-82; poor arm speed replication an extension; soft exaggerated fading life, inconsistent feel and late action, struggles to throw for strikes, services as pitch purely as show at present; able to achieve decent depth to soft fade, action initiates earlier and front release frequently; shows slightly firmer variation with poor feel; aided through moderate deception and pitching acumen; below average potential. Extreme maintenance and risk frame places limitation on value, bullpen exclusive capacity and limitation to command projection; realistic organizational arm, ceiling emergency bullpen arm. 

Position Notes -

-Taylor Ward flashes quality lateral range and strong hands behind plate; quiet receiver, strong hands and wrists; above average lateral range, inconsistent blocking mechanics; athletic; shows maturity and leadership attributes defensively; above average arm strength, poor actualization of arm strength during catch-and-throw situations; 2.01, 2.07, 2.09 pop times; poor replication of arm slot and delayed release, arm action takes time to load and initiate; quick feet and explosive from crouch, does not manifest on basepaths or straightline; shows quicker times in between innings with varying arm actions, must develop catch and throw utility to actualize fully behind plate. Fringe bat speed; hands show fairly loose, opens front half; often leaks, lacks flexibility through hips, flashes quality fluid extension; moderate barrel control; average raw with slight lift, struggles to actualize and manifest even in cage at present; muscular shoulders and chest, dense mass through lower half; wider base through hips. Shows moderate passivity early in plate appearances, shows ability to track and barrel spin, keep hands back

-Caleb Adams with a more diminutive, compact build; muscular shoulders and arms; definition through chest, minimal length through lower half; loose wrists, moderate forearm strength; decent extension, hands show fairly stiff; slight bat wrap, late hitch; can cast bat away from body, let barrel do work through swing, below average bat speed, bat drag; below average raw, moderate loft; decent barrel control in game; balanced, controlled weight transfer at plate; can effectively time and barrel as well as track decent spin from release; quick twitch lower half; 4.22 to first from right side, 7.57 first to third; 6 foot speed. Poor lateral agility and reads in right field; inconsistent routes; below average arm strength, limited strictly to corner. 

-Tim Arakawa with a predominantly linear swing, slight lift; below average raw in cage; below average bat speed, stiff hands and wrists, explosiveness through extension; disjointed inconsistent transfers, simultaneous deep coil and long linear transfer; separates hips, leaks frequently; tracks well; aggressive approach, attacks in zone; 4.42, 4.40 turns, above average foot speed; does not manifest in field; stiff, delayed first step, not consistently set on contact, poor lateral range, below average at shortstop; stiff hands, below average arm with varying arm slot and frequently tail; poor arm action on throws

-Zach Houchins lean through frame; slighter build through shoulders, wider base through hips relative to frame; muscular arms and chest, some excess through midsection, possesses moderate length to limbs; average bat speed, strong explosive hands; mild barrel control and poor loft; extends downward; poor plate coverage; slight stiff weight transfer, foot down at release, collapses back half and leaks frequently, high set, moderate bat wrap, barrel takes time to enter zone; above average raw in cage; poor lateral agility at third base; average arm strength, sluggish first step; below average range

-Forrestt Allday with a diminutive, stocky built frame; approaching physical decline; soft through midsection, wide base through hips; moderate definition through shoulders, excess through midsection, thick thighs; dense; limited fast twitch athleticism; well below average footspeed, 4.48 to first base; foot down through weight transfer at release; moderate coil, keeps weight shifted back, mild barrel control, well below average raw; passive at plate; minimal hand strength, stiff wrists and hands, decelerates through contact, well below average bat speed; mild lift; poor lateral agility and routes in center field, below average arm strength; organizational profile

-Jeff Boehm with a large, heavy set frame; weight centered through hips and midsection, mild excess through midsection; boxy torso, broad shoulders, wide base through hips; big butt, thick thighs; slight stiff weight transfer, moderate rotation; mild coil, inconsistent, frequently leaks; struggles to track and keep hands back in game; neurological deficiencies tracking spin; deep load, extreme turn, bat drag; below average bat speed; strength through hands and forearms, loose wrists; moderate loft; plus raw, backspins to all fields; passive approach at plate; stiff hands, limited lateral agility at first base; good picks and moderate flexibility despite lack of length; below average range and glove; extreme maintenance body and risk, left handed raw corner profile

Lancaster and Visalia Notes/Reports (4/7/16-4/13/16)

     (Ericson Leonora- Photo via Bill Mitchell)

Lancaster Jethawks (Houston A+): 

[Rain shortened] 

Akeem Bostick (RHP) -

Lean build; long, wiry limbs; high waist, fairly broad shoulders; muscular chest and strong core; overall athletic build. Compact arm path; stiff through load and stab; explosive arm acceleration, above average arm speed; slight head whack; poor drive and stamina, strength and present athleticism not adequate for rotation workload at present. Right of rubber; linear drive, inconsistent foot strike, occasionally inverted at times; will extend gloveside and leak shoulders frequently. Hurried leg kick, stiff from stretch; quick to plate, 1.12-1.17. Drive deteriorated, core strength and arm speed wained through outing; frequently become rotational, extended drive and collapsed at times to open front at foot strike in some instances as well; lacks rotation strength. Four-seam shows fairly true; 89-92 T93 with varying downhill plane, shows modest ability to work pitch north-south; moderate run and late sinking action to pitch; below average command. Slider in 81-84 band, inconsistent arm speed replication and poor feel; poor tilt and rotation; often firm, rolling slurve sort of shape; can round and show 12-6 shape to armside sparingly; shows below average, arm action not conducive for further development or consistency of pitch. Changeup 80-83; shows decent fade and average action to pitch on occasion, poor feel and arm speed replication, firm mild sinking action more frequently achieved to pitch; below average potential; arm action lacks fluidity, pitch at low probability to progress. Relatively quiet demeanor, seemingly well liked and respected by teammates. Despite body that can project slightly even at present age and arm speed, lacks requisite pitching aptitude, stamina and present athleticism and stuff to function in rotation capacity with more realistic organizational future; middle relief ceiling 

Dean Deetz (RHP) -

Thick torso, large shoulders; soft through midsection; large butt, thick thighs. Poor arm action; flashes above average arm speed, arm slowed as appearance went on. Slightly lower slot than traditional 3/4, slinging whippy release; violent stiff arm acceleration. Right of rubber, crossfire, inverted foot strike, slight spine tilt; looks away from plate. Slight back half collapse, predominantly upright, firm foot strike. Poor strength and athleticism, become extremely rotational through outing with inconsistent drive and foot strike; lacks rotation future, stiff arm action and soft body limit command projection. Four-seam shows velocity; 94-95 with explosive life, achieves decent extension to pitch, mild late life; able to subtract to pitch sparingly in 92-93 band and show mild run; natural cut action to pitch. Cutter 87-93; poor feel for pitch, shoulders fly open; overthrows to gloveside with loose exaggerated sweeping shape; shows hard life at times reminiscent of firm sweeping slider. Curveball 79-83; tight rotation and crisp 12-6 shape; poor feel with arm drag, pitch shows quality depth and hard spike action; able to get hand and wrist on top of pitch, raises slot slightly; potential swing-and-miss pitch. Slider 82-85; exaggerated shape and often loose, shoulders fly open on pitch. Flashes tight spinning action and quality tilt with late hard dive; rounder pitch with elevated slot. Realistic right handed situational bullpen arm; ceiling of 7th inning bullpen value. 

Kevin Comer (RHP) -

Wide base to shoulders; thick torso; squat, stocky built; much softer through gut compared to previous summer, compact, short limbs; large hands; thick legs. Poor arm action, middle of rubber; slot fluctuates from 3/4 to slightly higher though doesn't remain in high 3/4 consistently; back half collapse, drop and drive delivery; rocks into delivery from set; hurried leg kick. Stab, slight shoulder tilt, slight spine tilt; keeps gloveside closed; foot strike slightly inverted; fringe arm speed, arm drag; arm decelerates cleanly. Remained linear for majority of appearance; poor command projection, lacks rotation future. Two-seam in 90-93 band; shows natural late life and late sinking action, shows greater tail at times; below average command, moderate ability to work north-south. Cutter 82-86; some decent action, larger cut bore on lefties, can loosen and soften on occasion unintentionally; some ability to increase depth and play with grip more traditional slider sweep. Splitter 78-81; poor feel, exaggerated shape, unable to add and subtract or throw for strikes; flashes depth, struggled to control through bottom of zone, predominantly flat below average depth. Realistic organizational bullpen arm; organizational bullpen ceiling 

Andrew Walter (RHP) -

High waisted; long limbs, broad shouldered, soft through midsection and trunk, excess weight on front; disproportionate weight distribution; poor body. Stab, large shoulder tilt; below average arm speed; stiff foot strike; shoulders fly open, struggles to remain closed. Right of rubber, 3/4 slot; stiff arm acceleration, fairly violent, head whack. Hands joined over the head at set; slow from stretch, 1.45-1.51, poor athleticism. Poor strength, frequently becomes rotational, slight crossfire; inconsistent from stretch. Two-seam 88-91, true with mild sinking action and slight natural cut, missed well elevated to gloveside; flashes moderate tail, struggled to pitch downhill; well below average command. Curveball 72-76, soft slow rolling spin; poor ability to replicate arm speed and achieve consistent depth, often flat; lacks innate ability to snap spin; not playing in upper minors. Changeup 83-86; extremely firm mild sinking action, flashes below average fade with lesser arm speed; well below average pitch. Realistic, present organizational arm; no projection

[Unable to establish sufficient position roles due to shortened series. Notes to carry into next Lancaster series later during the year]

Jason Martin* (LF/CF) -

Compact, athletic build. Diminutive stature; muscular chest and legs; quick twitch frame. Loose, explosive hands; average bat speed with slight loft, achieves plate coverage through zone. Slight wrap, loose wrists. Hand hitch; whippy load and whips barrel through zone; explosive to zone. Opens and leaks front; slight leg kick, doesn't show two strike approach; inconsistent load and paths into zone. Below average arm, late first step and inconsistent reads; above average footspeed, fairly efficient routes. Average raw, loft will permit portion an opportunity to actualize in game; 2-1 fastball middle elevated to well up batter's eye. 

Ramon Laureano* (RF) -

Lean lower half; slighter through hips, strong core; high waist, lean legs. Broad shoulders, muscular arms and chest. Athletic build. Hands drift, inconsistent load; slight stiff vertical leg kick, poor athleticism at plate. Slight bat wrap; strong, explosive, stiff hands, stiff wrists; average bat speed; slight leverage; inconsistent paths to and through zone; can extend prior to contact. Fast twitch footspeed, plus runner; 4.10, 4.12 from right side. Average raw, shows ability to backspin to all fields. Stiff first step, inconsistent reads and routes in right field, footspeed doesn't play laterally; average range in corner. Above average arm strength with good carry to throws

Kristian Trompiz* (SS) -

Some base to shoulders, lean through midsection and hips; moderate projection remaining. Long arms, lesser length to lower half. Wiry limbs, will be able to put on more mass to frame. Shows athleticism at plate; wide base, deep coil and large rotational leg kick; frequently leaks lower half. Bat wrap, some strength to hands; stiff, weak wrists and forearms; moderate core strength; can show average bat speed. Poor extension, extended frequently at contact; potential below average raw. Tracking poor at present, can perceive and barrel slow rolling spin; zone frequently expands gloveside with two strike passivity. Above average footspeed; 4.19-4.22 from right side; more exerted strides. Fringe arm, average arm strength; frequently drops slot and tails throws, poor recognition of game speed with present pace too fast for him; shows quick first step though reads inconsistent, will guess first step without acknowledging how the barrel is getting through the zone. Quality lateral range, footspeed plays in field; soft hands and quick transfers. Lackadaisical, poor effort at times; frequently disinterested; poor body language and effort in workouts, BP and drills; only communicated exclusively with a few members of team. Questionable competitiveness and makeup. 

Garrett Stubbs* (C) -

Diminutive, compact build; slight through lower half, little mass to thighs and calves; quick twitch upper half and trunk; definition to slighter shoulder build,defined, trim core and forearms; strong hands. Moderate risk through body, little probability of excess weight through midsection with slighter hips. Bat wrap; strong hands, wrists show fairly loose; efficient to zone; decelerates through contact; average raw to pull side, slight loft, average bat speed; slight leg kick; inconsistent weight transfer, opens front and leaks lower half frequently. Inconsistent two strike approach, mature understanding of strike zone; shows some passivity; shows ability to track and barrel mediocre spin. Average footspeed at present; 4.12, 4.17 to first base from left side. Low riding receiver; good blocking mechanics, demonstrates athleticism behind plate; mediocre lateral range, hands stiff behind plate; noisy receiver, poor framing. Average arm strength, poor release; shows quick feet, labored release; 2.11, 1.97 pop times; lacks starting profile behind plate, potential athleticism for second base, third base and corner outfield utility as well

Visalia Rawhide (Arizona A+): 

Domingo Leyba (SS) -

Undersized, diminutive build; muscular shoulders and chest, muscular, large butt; strong presently with dense frame; moderate risk in maintenance of body through eventual maturity; no remaining physical projection despite youth. Big bat wrap; strong, explosive hands; strong wrists, accelerates through contact, above average bat speed, explosive through zone. Slight lift through zone; inconsistent swing paths, can cast bat away from body, struggles to consistently generate backspin; pinched hips, inward toe tap and moderate stride; can leak lower half, moderate hip coil; replicates from both sides, slightly higher set and load from right side; shows stationary two strike approach, able to barrel spin; inconsistent approach, tracking immature; can keep hands back though wright transfers inconsistent. Shows deceptive average raw; hand and wrist strength able to manifest in cage; inconsistencies in game limit utility, swing not conducive to fully actualize; realistic below average in game. Below average foot speed; 4.45 from right side, 4.67 turn from left; little explosiveness through lower half, heavy footed. Stiff hands up the middle, mediocre first step; shows some instinctual feel on routes; fringe range, footspeed does not play at position, actualizes in field; demonstrates some athleticism and quick transfers, chance to stick to right of present position. Below average arm; throws tail, arm slot fluctuates, lackadaisical on throws at times, game pace and feel for game poor at present in field. Demonstrates explosiveness and ability to manipulate barrel enough to warrant eventual major league utility; limited defensive and baserunning value with high risk remaining with bat prior to actualizing and eventual body maintenance; realistic utility, ceiling utility (High Risk)

Ericson Leonora (LF) -

Lean, athletic build; defined shoulders, muscular forearms and thighs; tapered through lower half, limited mass through frame; distributed well, body with limited risk and minimal foreseeable maintenance; at maturity, no remaining projection. Strong, loose, explosive hands; explosive through zone, slight loft with good plate coverage; avg bat speed, wrists fairly stiff. Slight leg kick; front angled towards outer portion of box at set, slightly rotational after transfer, cuts hips and inner third of plate, attacks out front; timing inconsistent at times; hips can leak through, moderate balance; as refined as age should indicate. Above average raw; manifests to pull from right side, able to generate backspin; explosive extension; hands drift and elevate on load, inconsistent; shows ability to track slow rolling spin and identify change-of-pace, able to keep hands back and time to subpar offspeed; decent approach, shows stationary two strike approach; moderate hip coil. Above average footspeed: 4.13, 4.14 from right side; fails to manifest and actualize in field laterally; quick twitch athlete. Average arm strength, good arm action; poor reads and stiff first step, inconsistent routes and judgement on balls; limited strictly to corner. Demonstrates enough athleticism and refinement at plate to have a lesser major league future with limited defensive value. Realistic emergency position bat; ceiling reserve, bench/platoon outfielder (High Risk)

Colin Bray (CF) -

Lean frame, long limbed; muscular lower half, strong defined core, muscular shoulders without excess mass; premium fast twitch athletic build, mild risk for body maintenance; still some room to increase mass and retain footspeed, overall athleticism. Explosive, strong hands; extremely stiff, stiff wrists; slight, stiff coil through lower half, very slight leg kick, stationary two strike; explosive core, above average bat speed, linear swing path with slight lift; below average raw, shows some length and drag into zone; spray contact. Swing not conducive for offspeed consistency, demonstrated characteristics associated with neurological deficiencies with spin; expands outer third, slight rotation from right side. Plus-plus footspeed; 4.08 right side, 4.00 left; very explosive strides and fast twitch lower half; doesn't fully manifest in field. Shows quality routes to balls up the middle, decent first step; stiff, labored strides at times; footspeed plays more effectively straight line; tracks relatively well. Fringe arm strength; throws bubble, length to release with stab, over-the-top arm slot; plays below average; potential above average glove in corner. Explosive with enough secondary utility and fastball ability to warrant potential major league role. Realistic reserve, bench outfielder; ceiling reserve, bench outfielder (High Risk)

Victor Reyes (RF) -

Wiry, slender frame; narrow bases to shoulders and hips, modest projection and mass left to develop through frame, future strength limited. Slight through legs; minimal mass to thighs and calves; long torso, slim midsection, some muscle to forearms; will retain slender frame through maturity. Weak loose hands, minimal strength; casts bat away from body frequently, inconsistent loads; large bat wrap; larger leg kick from left side, slight lift, fringe bat speed, decelerates through contact; shows some explosiveness to loose wrists; fails to utilize entire self through swing, lets barrel do work; poor utilization of athleticism; barrel compact to zone; below average raw, can flash slightly higher to pull side from left in cage. Slight leg kick from right, inconsistent transfers, rotational at times; slight coil, fails to separate; halves move as singular unit, hips leak frequently. Lacks neurological functions to track and perceive quality spin, can show ability to time to slower tumbling change-of-pace and rolling spin; decent barrel control and hand-eye coordination. Above average footspeed; 4.12, 4.10 from left side, often slow from box (4.39, 4.34, 4.40 from right); shows mostly in second gear. Above average arm strength; length to release plays down utility, inconsistent arm slot and carry to throws; decent first step and reads in corner, footspeed limited laterally; average range in right field. Possesses enough barrel skills to have opportunity at emergency future, though inconsistent utility of footspeed, limited defensive profile, poor strength projection and swing not conducive for offspeed consistency place significant risk on profile with limited ceiling. Realistic organizational outfielder; ceiling emergency position bat (High Risk)

Henry Castillo (2B) -

Compact, diminutive build; broad shoulders relative to frame, muscular; fairly wide hips relative to build, muscular butt, thick thighs; higher waisted, muscular forearms. Higher maintenance build as body ages, no remaining physical projection whatsoever. Moderate leg kick; poor balance, frequently rotational from either side; hips leak, inconsistent moderate coil through lower half; below average raw, linear swing not conducive to actualize in game. Strong, loose hands; fluid, explosive through zone; above average bat speed. Drops and elevates hands in load, whippy action; inconsistent loads; wrists fairly stiff; inconsistent approach, poor tracking, shows ability to identify spin and barrel pitches; inconsistent swing plate, shows consistent two strike approach; extreme risk bat-to-ball potential. Below average run, dense trunk, heavy footed; 4.39 from right; inconsistent effort on basepaths. Poor, stiff first step at second base; poor lateral range, well below average; below average arm, stiff hands, slow transfers; lacks any defensive utility or value. Extreme risk at plate with no other utility throughout profile. Realistic organizational bat; ceiling emergency position bat (Extreme Risk)

Dawel Lugo (3B) -

Defined, muscular broad shoulders; muscular forearms; definition to chest; physical upper body build, tapered, lean through lower half with slighter base through hips; quality athletic frame. Pinched hips, slight nearly stationary weight transfer; slightly rotational; no coil through hips, poor utilization of athleticism at plate; slight bat wrap, explosive stiff hands, stiff wrists;, slight lift; very poor extension through contact, back half remains flexed; shows average raw in cage when properly extended; inconsistent extension in game and cage; average bat speed. Poor approach; susceptible outer third, lacks neurological functions to track spin. Average footspeed; 4.31, 4.34 from right side; shows good second gear, inconsistent effort on basepaths; concentrated on play at times during home-to-first situations. Shows quality range at third base, good reactions and first step, footspeed manifests laterally; athleticism shows in field; hands show as mediocre, inconsistent arm slot and poor game pace; average arm strength. Present profile purely organizational depth through raw athleticism may benefit from another developmental setting or attempt to shift to greater value defensive position. Realistic organizational depth; ceiling emergency position bat (Extreme Risk) 

Luke Irvine (RHP) -

Compact build; thick through torso, short limbs, slight base to shoulders and hips; lacks prototypical athletic frame. High waisted, present excess through midsection; weight centered through trunk; poor body; no remaining projection, older arm. Poor arm action; below average arm speed, violence to arm acceleration; stiff; poor drive, crossfire, rotational delivery; 3/4 slot; middle of the rubber, inverted foot strike; slight rock into fairly controlled leg kick from set, deteriorated into outing; very poor strength, frequently overly rotational with poor repetition and foot strike; stiff landing, mild spine tilt; slow from stretch, 1.45-1.52; hurries, drive with lesser repetition from stretch. Fastball shows 88-91, mild cut action and inconsistent poor run; arm action and lack of athleticism severely limits command, struggles to get on top of pitches and establish pitch downhill; flashes decent extension sporadically; inhibited command and poor action negate any value from offering. Curveball 76-79, inconsistent depth and rotation; lacks innate ability to snap spin effectively, delivery not conducive for traditional 12-6 break; pitch sweeps with inconsistent feel, shows some ability to subtract to shape; organizational pitch. Slider 82-84; firm sweeping action at higher band, shoulders through and fly open frequently on pitch and throughout outing; very poor feel for pitch; unable to throw for strike or play with pitch; flat shape with poor spinning action; organizational pitch. Changeup 81-85; inconsistent arm speed replication, poor fade with lesser arm speed; extremely firm, mild sinking action; organizational pitch. Lacks any requisite athleticism, strength or the arm action to function effectively within an upper minors professional environment; shows some competitiveness on the mound. Realistic organizational arm; ceiling organizational arm. 

Zac Curtis (LHP) -

Diminutive build; little mass to frame; majority of weight centered through trunk; some dimension to shoulders, short limbs, wiry through levers. Poor arm action; stiff violent arm acceleration, average arm speed, decelerates cleanly; inverted foot strike, controlled drive; slight forward spine tilt; shows strength; looks away from plate, idiosyncratic move from stretch, retains leg kick and drifts towards first base prior to initiating drive; negates slow times to home (1.37-1.43); extends and opens gloveside, shoulders leak open; slight head whack; demonstrates mild athleticism, able to replicate drive and foot strike; will drift and become slightly rotational as outings progress, limited to individual inning stints; competitive demeanor, cerebral with sequencing, attacks zone. Fastball shows 89-91 T93 velocity; moderate run in lower band, flashes slight three way action; moderate cut and natural sink to pitch; able to orient on top of pitches slightly lower than traditional 3/4 arm slot, good downhill plane; shows ability to alter sightline and work north; compensates for poor arm action with ability to compete, deceptive strength; average potential. Slider 79-84; rounder pitch, slurve sort of shape; lacks true tilt; replicates arm speed and arm remains in slot, doesn't drag; good feel for pitch; average depth, softer spinning rotation that flashes late dive at times; manipulates shape and adds and subtracts well to offering; sweeps and can round for more vertical depth; able to throw for strikes and increase dimension out of zone, plays up overall potential utility; above average potential. Changeup 81-84; inconsistent arm speed replication, slight fade; firm sinking action; shows confidence in pitch, throws backwards and in full count situations; below average potential. Demonstrates enough acumen and competitiveness to function in a low leverage capacity at the highest level. Realistic left-handed specialist; ceiling left-handed specialist arm (Moderate risk) 

Ethan Elias (RHP) -

High waisted, long legs; average build through torso, modest definition to shoulders, wide base to hips, some excess through midsection; smaller hands and feet; weight distributed for most part at present; no remaining physical projection, moderate foreseeable body maintenance. Poor arm action; stab, stiff load; mild effort to arm acceleration, more exerted as outing progressed; 3/4 slot, decelerates well, average arm speed; moderate athleticism, consistent drive and foot strike; softer foot strike; slight shoulder tilt, controlled leg kick, back half collapses at height at kick, slight rotation into foot strike; third base side of rubber; slighter kick, front towards more extreme third base side from stretch; 1.34-1.42; collapse and stride more inconsistent and stiff as appearance progressed; lacks requisite rotation strength or command projection. Fastball 90-93 T94; shows feel and ability to add and subtract to pitch; average command, limited projection; works north-south, can pitch downhill effectively; mild softer run in lower band, slight late tail and cut action at times to pitch as well; shows aggressiveness within strike zone, confidence in pitch; average potential. Slider 82-86; immature feel, poor depth and shape to pitch; shoulders fly open, poor arm speed replication and extension; firm, sweeping action, lowers slot, struggles to orient hand and wrist on top of pitch; fails to achieve depth to pitch and locate around zone, cannot add or subtract to offering consistently at present; poor rotation; organizational pitch. Changeup 80-84; significant slowing of arm, poor extension and replication to pitch; limited deception; mild firm fading life and sinking action; will not develop at highest levels, arm action not conducive for pitch to develop further; well below average potential. Enough athleticism and fastball feel to function in depth capacity at the higher organizational developmental levels, potential for emergency arm with confidence and feel enough in primary pitch; realistic organizational depth, ceiling emergency bullpen arm (High Risk)

Jimmie Sherfy (RHP) -

More diminutive build, limited physicality; trim, athletic frame at present with limited excess, weight distributed well; higher waist, lean lower half, some mass through trunk and hips; limited definition to shoulders, compact torso; average built; no remaining physical projection, body with moderate maintenance potential. 3/4 slot, fluctuates depending on offering; arm action lacks fluidity, stiff arm acceleration, above average arm speed; finishes across body; limited athleticism; slight leg kick, uncontrolled, inconsistent stride and collapse, lacks functional strength through drive; slight rotation into foot strike, slightly inverted; inconsistent finish; arm drag for spin; shows deception. Fastball 95-96; shows explosive life, below average command; mild run at times, inconsistent plane and feel; flashes good extension and late life towards plate; mild cut action in upper band; arm speed aids deception; potential above average pitch in limited bullpen capacity. Slider 80-83; rounder, exaggerated shape; inconsistent rotation and depth, shows ability to throw pitch for strikes, more 11-5 shape and slight sweep easy-west; flashes tight above average depth and late dive; elevates and lowers slot dependent on desired shape achieved to pitch, arm drag on pitch; average potential. Enough deception and competitiveness to potential function in a situational bullpen capacity at the highest level. Realistic organizational arm; ceiling right handed situational bullpen arm (High Risk)

Josh Taylor (LHP) -

Large stature; long, slender legs, long arms; high waist and butt; moderate shoulder base, some definition through shoulders and chest; soft through midsection at present, wider base to hips; no remaining physical projection, higher maintenance frame. Below average arm speed; slight crossfire; drive slightly rotational; slightly inverted foot strike, firm; slight head whack through extension; arm acceleration moderately exerted; slightly higher than traditional 3/4 slot; large fairly controlled leg kick, middle of rubber; minimal torque; late collapse, inconsistent drive and limited athleticism; 1.49-1.56 to plate from left side; mechanical, deliberate; poor body language through appearance, exited following ejection. Fastball 88-91 T92; achieves adequate plane and works south fairly effectively, pitch shows fairly true; mild cut action achieved to pitch at times sporadically, inconsistent immature feel for pitch; struggled to add and subtract; well below average command, more exerted effort in higher bands; flashes moderate run in lower band, athleticism not conducive for pitch to actualize; well below average potential. Curveball 73-76; extremely soft slow rolling shape, very poor rotation; exaggerated 12-6 shape, poor extension and arm speed replication; can subtract from pitch shape sparingly; struggles to throw for strike; shoulders leak on pitch; limited feel; easily tracked and barreled; organizational pitch. Changeup 83-85; very firm late sinking action, poor extension and feel for pitch, struggles to throw for strikes and replicate arm speed; minimal fade achieved to pitch; lacks command projection for pitch to actualize, moderate deception through delivery; organizational pitch. Despite large left handed stature and arm action that shows moderate fluidity, poor athleticism and soft stuff prevent any major league value from actualizing; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm. 

Myles Smith (RHP) -

Average built; lean throughout, abnormally long arms for build and large hands; slighter shoulder base, narrow through hips; lean muscle throughout frame, wiry limbs; at physical maturity; lacks prototypical physicality on mound; quick twitch athletic build; low maintenance frame. Poor arm action, loads shoulders; first base side of rubber; raises and extends gloveside glove hand down through rotation; shoulders easily leak and fly open; hands set at belt, idiosyncratic raise and pump away from body prior to breaking, aids deception; average arm speed, significant arm drag on spin; poor strength through drive, extends and kicks front side in midst of drive; numerous moving parts; high 3/4 slot, decelerates arm smoothly; firm foot strike, frequently unintentionally inverted, shifts weight on foot strike, poor balance and limited strength; arm action and strength not conducive for command potential. Fastball 87-89 T90; shows decent extension and mild life to pitch, aided through moving parts and deception; mild late sinking life, can pitch downhill effectively, struggles to establish fastball north of zone; firm run in lower band, flashes late life; well below average command, lack of athleticism and poor arm action thwart actualizing of command, lacks significant projection to pitch; below average potential. Slider 81-84; varying shape and depth, loose sweeping spin with varying spin; shows good nature feel for pitch, able to add and subtract to shape, commands outside of zone and to armside, can round and sweep shape; utilizes pitch backwards and from stretch frequently, shows significant confidence in pitch; flashes late dive; competitive, aggressive with spin; arm drag and arm slot fluctuates for offering, extension varies; average potential. Changeup 80-83; firm fading action, poor arm speed replication and extension; greater depth, softer fade with slower arm speed; mild late sinking action; inconsistent feel for pitch, struggles to throw for strikes, lacks present confidence in pitch, deception aids effectiveness, projection stunted through lack of projection through fastball command; well below average potential. Levers in motion and moving parts assist in deception with fastball and relies heavily on spin though lack of strength and premium stuff places significant limitation on profile; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm.

Blake Perry (RHP) -

Very slender frame; narrow hips and shoulders, high waist, long limbed; high butt, shorter arms for frame; long torso; frame not conducive for significant weight gain; at physical maturity, low maintenance body though strength development limited.  Stab; stiff load and arm acceleration, finishes across body, slight crossfire; slight leg kick, condensed stride, frequently becomes rotational despite minimal moving parts, open front half on foot strike; first base side of rubber; limited athleticism; average arm speed, frequent arm drag, 3/4 slot, mild recoil; lacks rotation athleticism, poor use of athleticism on mound, lacks command potential requisite for rotation capacity or physicality. Fastball 91-93 T94; mild life, shows good extension and late life to pitch at times; moderate arm strength; mild run in lower band, struggles to adequately subtract to pitch without slowing arm; natural cut action, mild late tail at times; below average command, arm action and lack of athleticism and strength will not allow pitch to manifest in all potential entirety in game; fringe potential. Slider 83-84; varying shape and inconsistent feel; arm drag with pitch, poor extension, slot slightly elevates; varying sweeping action and depth, inconsistent spin; mild late dive; flashes tighter spin and depth when hand fully on top of pitch, firms and softens sporadically; poor feel and ability to increase depth, immature command and confidence in pitch; well below average potential. Changeup 82-86; flashes mild fading action and late life; poor arm speed replication and extension; shoulders often open and pitch overthrown to gloveside, often firm with mild sinking depth; arm action and minimal deception not conducive for pitch to actualize or further develop; well below average potential. Lacks requisite strength with poor physicality, stiff arm action thwarts command projection, at present organizational state after numerous season within a professional environment; no projection remaining; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm, 

Austin Wright (LHP) -

Thick through trunk and torso; excess through trunk and midsection; present extreme maintenance soft body, thick thighs; wide base to hips, some definition to shoulders and chest; limited athleticism and fast twitch; body with no projection remaining, at age of decline; extreme risk build. Average arm speed; extreme stiff arm; exerted, violent arm acceleration; violent, recoil through finish and arm declaration; slight crossfire, firm violent foot strike, slightly inverted, shifts weight through finish; middle of rubber, hands set over head, moderate leg kick, pause and simultaneous collapse and drive initiates; delays drive, violent late finish through towards plate; frequently becomes rotational; poor athleticism and ability to replicate drive; choppy, stiff load to initiate arm action, separate sets of pauses prior to arm acceleration; effectively able to alter timing at plate, aids deception; slot slightly lower than 3/4; lacks athleticism and build to function in relief capacity long term. Fastball 94-96 T97; explosive life from left side, flashes quality late life, mild run in lower band, some moderate feel for pitch; below average command; inconsistent plane, shows immature ability to alter sightline, flashes slight natural cut life; arm acceleration and arm action places stress on upper half; flashes enough deception and life to potentially play in situational left handed capacity; above average potential in left handed situational bullpen capacity. Curveball 76-83; inconsistent feel and depth to pitch, shows average depth and adequate spin at times, loosens and rolls frequently; 12-6 depth with elevated slot; flashes ability to sweep pitch with lower slot, feel very immature; shows enough spin and flashes of feel to potentially play as serviceable pitch; fringe potential in left handed situational capacity. Moderate arm and core strength from left side coupled with quality deception and ability to change timing at plate provide potential emergency major league utility; realistic emergency bullpen arm, ceiling situational bullpen arm (High Risk) 

Bud Jeter (LHP) -

Compact, diminutive build; short limbs, high waist; slight shoulder build, wide base through hips relative to frame; some thickness through thighs, compact torso; moderate risk, lacks prototypical athletic frame, no remaining physical projection. Below average arm speed, frequent arm drag; violence to arm acceleration; poor arm action; stab, slight shoulder tilt; high 3/4, mild recoil, stiff arm; moderate leg kick, lacks athleticism to function consistently on mound; slighter from stretch, inconsistent and hurried, drifts, poor drive; 1.12-1.17 to home; violent firm foot strike, inverted; rotational, late extension and kick prior to foot strike, extreme variations and fluctuating amounts of rotation on foot strike; fails to remain linear, extreme third base side of rubber; not an athlete, frantic pace, shows competitiveness; thrower. Fastball 86-89 T90; mild run in lower band, firm true lifeless action frequently; delivery aids deception, shows moderately decent extension to pitch; can pitch downhill effectively and achieve plane; shoulders fly open through delivery, frequently overthrows to gloveside; well below average command, mild firm cut action infrequently; lacks projection of any sort to offering; organizational pitch. Slider 81-84; shows confidence in pitch; softer sweeping action with moderate spin, can achieve mild dive to pitch; sweeps and flashes feel through zone, able to increase depth for chase; very inconsistent strike throwing ability; can round with 11-5 shape to armside, frequently alters slot and extension; sequences backwards; enough action and deception to pitch to function at present level; well below average potential. Lacks any sort of functional strength on mound, poor arm action and lack of strike throwing ability provide no value outside of organizational depth; realistic organizational depth, ceiling organizational depth

Luis Ramirez (RHP) -

Large, broad shoulders; wide base to hips; significant excess through trunk and midsection; soft body; thick thighs; big butt, minimal length; stocky built frame; no projection remaining; build at significant risk and maintenance. Poor arm action; fringe arm speed; finishes across body; slight crossfire, inverted foot strike; slight leg kick at set, struggles to control and replicate; condensed stride, straight stride from stretch; slightly lower than 3/4 arm slot, mild recoil through arm through finish; fairly easy arm acceleration, more exerted at appearance progressed; arm action limits command projection, limited athleticism and functional strength. Fastball 89-90; of lesser velocity than previously witness during Fall Instructional League; mild run and sinking action, shows firm and true frequently; well below average command, lacks build and relative strength to compensate consistently for arm action; shows ability to elevate pitch and work inside versus armside competition; below average potential. Splitter 77-81; inconsistent arm speed replication, arm drag, flashes ability to replicate extension to pitch; elevates slot, lesser spin, more loose rolling rotation and exaggerated shape; unable to sufficiently get on top of pitch; shows exaggerated 12-6 depth, unable to manipulate to gloveside or middle; has shown better depth and hard late dive, unable to throw for strikes, functions as pure chase offering; lacks requisite consistency to function as reliable offering; below average pitch. Slider 83-86; mild depth, slower spinning rotation and softer dive to pitch; flashes moderate feel, able to sweep and round pitch; increase vertical depth to pitch; arm drag; poor extension, flashes mild late dart when swept; well below average pitch. Lacks athleticism, body and arm action to function appropriately in relief role at the highest level, presently near ceiling; realistic organizational arm, ceiling organizational arm

Nick Baker (RHP) -

Average built, undersized frame; wider base to hips, thick torso and trunk, moderate definition to shoulders, slighter base, compact shorter limbs; moderate excess through midsection; no remaining projection, at high risk and maintenance physically. Below average arm speed, arm drag; stiff arm acceleration; loads shoulders; moderate fluidity to arm action, stiff throughout, inhibits command projection; stiff, violence through declaration, arm recoils; 3/4 slot; shoulder tilt, extends gloveside, shoulders fly open to create stress on upper half and shoulder, minimize torque; slight crossfire, slight spine tilt, firm foot strike, slightly inverted, moderate core strength; first base side of rubber, moderate athleticism; strength wained through appearance, limited stamina and prolonged athleticism, becomes rotational; functional purely in bullpen capacity. Fastball 86-88 T89; mild cut action achieved to pitch, below average command; frequent difficulties establishing south and locating zone; shows as true and lacking action frequently, inconsistent extension, very firm slight run on occasion; organizational pitch. Slider 81-83; moderate feel, confidence in pitch, loose spinning sweeping action; arm drag, inconsistent ability to subtract to pitch, shows exaggerated depth and poor rotation frequently, flashes mild dive and tighter sweeping shape; organizational pitch. Lacks ease or intrinsic athleticism to function at highest level, present state lacks notable ceiling or projection; realistic organizational depth, ceiling organizational depth